Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | −22% | 1 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2019 | 8 | 1.7× | 2 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 2 | Window & Wiper | Few |
| 2017 | 8 | — | 3 | Transmission | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median MDX Sport Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Acura MDX Sport Hybrid problems
Latest Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Exterior lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid should you avoid?
None of the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other MDX Sport Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Acura MDX Sport Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (9), transmission & drivetrain (7) and electrical system (3). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid had?
4 recalls across 2017–2020. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.